Hole Doughnuts

Oh man, this place is a local treasure. My husband, my best friend and I stopped by here this morning after learning about it through Jayley. That’s the best doughnut I’ve ever had! They have a charming atmosphere, super friendly staff, talented bakers….and a simple, perfect menu. We each tried a bit of all four flavors offered this morning. Incredible.

Really enjoyed delicious donuts, handmade directly in front of us, particularly the vanilla bean, the powdered sugar and the cinnamon sugar, did not prefer the sesame toasted almond. Highly recommend, five out of five!

Can’t say enough about this gem. What makes it amazing is that it’s everything a corporate doughnut shop is NOT. Hand made and high quality ingredients combined in what appears to be an old shed to create fried dough greatness. Oh and they do a bakers HALF dozen because everyone needs an extra doughnut. Favorite was the sesame seed but the plain glazed will not disappoint.

Delicious hand made, fresh donuts! Open kitchen made right in front of you when you order. Friendly staff. Not too sweet, not too plain. 100% recommend!

Fresh made from scratch right in front of you doughnuts. A half dozen and a dozen both come with one extra. Eating them fresh is best since they’re right out of the fryer. Parking can be a little challenging and it can get busy inside. Kind of small inside but seating is available.

Small shop so come early. AMAZING DONUTS!!! The cinnamon sugar is the best. Warm and soft. Made fresh to order. There are only 3-4 flavors, glazed, cinnamon sugar, beignet, not 💯 sure if there was a 4th flavor, we only focused on what we would enjoy which was cinnamon sugar and glazed. When a business is focused on quality and not quantity with 18,000 flavors, they can focus more on quality and this small business has that down. The green tea smells so good and tastes amazing. I highly recommend! Small parking lot and even less street parking. Other restaurants around the area in walking distance. This area of Asheville is fun to explore and try new foods.

TOP 5 doughnuts of my life. We love doughnuts and are always trying new spots. This is a household favorite. Anytime we can make it out to Asheville, it’s our first stop. The staff is so friendly and kind! Such a great spot!

Donuts made right in front of you. Better ingredients. What's not to love! If you're going to treat yourself to a donut, this is the place to do it. Much better than a chain or buying the stake box at the store. From what I gather, they have 3 permanent flavors - vanilla icing, cinnamon, and Sesame seeds - and then a flavor of the day. We tried 2 flavors at the shop, then ordered all 3 permanent flavors to take home. Highly recommend this jewel!

best donuts ive ever had!!!! would come back from ny just to have them again! the service was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect!

Award-winning for good reason: light, flavorful and not gimmicky Some donut shops wow you with their amazing flavor concoctions. While there is a time and place for that, this place keeps you coming back with a basic donut that is executed perfectly EVERY TIME. To the donut purist--this is home. Login online to order ahead; otherwise good luck getting an order in. They sell out, and drop ins have to wait in a long line. Also, not much parking, so you want to be in and out. This is not a place where you sit down at a counter and drink a coffee with your donut. This is a place to just grab a good donut and go. They are soft, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. They do have a few flavors (and a flavor of the month), but be sure to get the standard one because it is the purist's donut.

Legit...one of the best doughnuts I have ever had. Seriously spectacular. Small place. Long lines. They make everything right in front of you. Small doughnut menu. But the doughnuts they do have are amazing. I was very impressed by this place. We stopped here and then went to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It was a great start to our day.

So good! Last weekend I was telling a friend about another awesome donut shop and then they told me about Hole. Looked it up and saw it was ranked the number 2 donut shop in the country on yelp. Had to try it so literally drove up for Greensboro just for some donuts and hiking. So good!!! The outside was crispy and the inside is airy and soft. The absolute perfect combination.

Made to order, hot and fresh out of the oil! These people know how to make a doughnut! 2 day ferment on the dough for extra flavor:) It's nice to watch them tend to the little floating circles of goodness The chefs table is where it's at! Drool over them while they are made right in front of you

Small and made-to-order right in front of your eyes, HOLE doughnuts is a MUST STOP when in Asheville. This isn't one of those doughnut places where you look through the glass and pick out which ones you want. They have 4 flavors (1 of which is a weekly special) and they pump them out right then and there. We went here 3 times during our visit, however for first time, we only ordered the vanilla, toasted almond sesame, and the weekly special (ginger chrysanthemum). But they decided to also add the other cinnamon sugar as a nice surprise so we could try all 4 and so when we got our donuts, we were pleasantly surprised. I never use hyperbole because people through titles around ("best food ever") too easily, but when I say that these are arguably some of the best (if not the best) donuts I've ever had, I'm honestly not exaggerating. The main difference that makes HOLE so special is the texture. It's the perfect bite where the top part is light and airy while the bottom has a slight crisp to it. So when you take that bite, it's honestly the most perfect donut bite you could ask for. The flavors were great to with the Vanilla being my favorite. The cinnamon sugar was also really great but you can't go wrong with any flavor you get. HOLE deserves your attention and your patronage. If there's any justice in this world, they will get some kind of doughnut award (if they haven't already) because this is a doughnut that will blow you away.

Freshly fried, super light, perfect balance of flavor (especially the sesame almond). Can't really ask for more in a donut. Lots of places offer tons of different crazy flavor combinations, but HOLE keeps it simple, and delivers 100%. They only have 4 flavors at any time - vanilla glaze, sesame almond, cinnamon sugar, and a rotating special. The special this week is "peach" and it's perfect for summer. My husband's favorite sweet treat is donuts, and these are the best he's ever had.

Mmm... I luv all things donuts. I was in town visiting my friend KiKi in Asheville and she wanted to show me her neighborhood donut shop. Happy to know this little shop looks to have survived hurricane Helene last year. We walked over here literally a year ago tomorrow. We ordered a little bit of an assortment from the friendly employee. Love being able to support small business. I hope this place sticks around for many more years to come. Hope to visit again this year when I come back!

Amazing donuts! Passed through Asheville and stopped by this cute donut shop. Super high ratings, and for good reason. Some of the best donuts we've had. Made them right in front of us. And the fresh donuts were made within 10 minutes of coming in on a super busy morning.

It's been ten years since I've been to Asheville and I can easily say Hole is still the best doughnuts I've ever had. I have dreamed of these edible pillows for ten years so I got off a red eye, jumped in my rental, and drove straight here. Today's flavor was ginger chrysanthemum and oh my goodness it was lovely. An extra doughnut was thrown in so we ended up trying all four. You can't go wrong with vanilla or cinnamon sugar. The almond sesame was more on the savory side which was very nice. I will have to get to the east coast more often so I can visit here. I will for sure be back a couple more times before my trip is over. Also everyone is so nice, it's such a great community, and watching them make the doughnuts is great. Great spot, great atmosphere, great vibes. 1000000/10

By far my all time favorite donut I ever eaten in NC. One of my favorites of all times. They are made fresh, and worth the wait. Daily special flavors. The friendliest people work here !! Glazed is a must try. Cinnamon sugar one of my favorites. Thank you Hole, today this doughnut made me very happy.

During our weekend trip in AVL we stopped by Hole and it was such a treat both for the tastebuds and eyes since you can get a front row view for how the doughnuts are made. Our 3 year old loved watching the staff roll out the dough, deep fry them and dunk them for flavoring. They even have several doughnut related kid's books to continue the learning of what is being made. The inside is rustic with one long community table behind the working station and has several other tables throughout the inside. On the morning we were there we split 2 doughnuts: the Sunbutter and a Cinnamon and Sugar. They were deliciously fresh snd chewy and I can see how this is a favorite with locals. If you're a coffee drinker, they offer self-serve option along with a few other beverages for purchase (ex: orange juice, chocolate milk, etc.) We arrived around 9am on Sunday and it wasn't as busy but as we were wrapping up (about 30-40 min later) the breakfast rush seemed to start as a line was starting to form to the door. In short, we found Hole to be a fun and tasty spot to check out before a day or exploring the area.

Best donuts ever -- the platonic ideal of a donut. Made to order, and the personnel are terrific! A can't-miss destination for visitors to Asheville.

Oh my goodness... The BEST doughnuts I've ever tasted. They are all made fresh right in front of you. I am so impressed by this place. I'll definitely be back.

These are the best donuts I've ever had. They don't have a lot of flavors which is fine because what they do have is DELICIOUS! Wish I lived nearby, but maybe it's a good thing I don't. If you are in Asheville, you must check them out.

You donut understand how amazing these donuts are! The sesame almond cinnamon donut was the perfect combination of sweet and salty and crunchy. The vanilla glaze donut was simple and melts in your mouth. Parking can be difficult, limited seating inside, restroom is available, and water. Highly recommend!

This place was ridiculously good! I'm not a huge sweets person but these fresh donuts were amazing! We ordered a half bakers dozen and ate most of them right away. When warm, it is a fantastic experience. The plain glazed and the sesame were delicious! The woman working the counter was so friendly and engaging. She had a great energy and seemed to know quite a few of the people walking in. She got our day going going in a positive way. The parking lot is a little tight. Definitely worth coming to. So good!

Everything a donut place should be and more. The donuts were made fresh right infront of you, the staff are very welcoming, and they have excellent donuts!! My sister and I arrived around 11pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy, we got to order right away and sat as we watched our donuts get made right infront of us. Our favorites were the glazed & the toasted sesame (but I really recommend trying them all)!!

Wow!!!! The best donuts and such a neat experience/shop! You order the type of donuts you want, they have 3 staples and then 1 rotating flavor and then get to watch them cut the dough, shape it, fry it and then top it! The set up wasn't even the best part cause the donuts were out of this world!!

Annual multi-city food road trip with pre-planned stops in each city. Staff super friendly. It was neat being able to see the open assembly line of hand rolling and drying the donuts to order. A few staples and a rotating specialty. Had the dirty beignets special, cinnamon sugar, and toasted almond sesame. They were super buttery without being oily. Each flavor was great but the toasted sesame was a bit aggressive and drowned out the other flavors.

Wow! We came to Asheville for a day trip and had to stop by Hole for some fresh donuts. We're so glad that we did because they were some of the best donuts that we've ever had! They are made fresh to order. The service was friendly and fast. We came around 12pm on a Monday so there was no line or wait. Would definitely recommend to stop by for a sweet treat if you're in the area.

So we were on a road trip and saw rave reviews; we stopped by, and it didn't disappoint. Donuts are not machine made, and maybe that is the secret sauce. They are fried once ordered, and we had 3. Crispy on the outside and chewy inside. This really reminded me of the Chinese fried dough 油炸鬼 in Hong Kong and I eat that with congee. The icing was a bit too sweet for me but love the ginger taste. Place was quite packed when we got there but we only waited a few minutes. There're only 4 types of donuts and they are very generous with the toppings. I recommend eating there since the icing will melt and make a mess. $2.9 each and will return when in the area.

You have to go to Hole Donuts! The donuts are made fresh when you order--warm, airy, and just so tasty. They have three main flavors (vanilla glaze, almond sesame, and cinnamon sugar) plus a rotating special--when we went, it was fruit loop. We tried all four, and they were delicious. Our favorites were the vanilla glaze and cinnamon sugar. The almond sesame was a little too salty for us, but not bad, and the fruit loop was fun but didn't beat our favorites. Some of the best donuts we've ever had. The space is small with limited seating, but it's super cute, and we loved getting to watch them make the donuts right in front of us. Staff was really friendly too. Definitely worth the stop!

OMD! Oh my donut! Grateful to finally get here! The yummiest lightest freshest a donuts ever!! Highly highly recommend!

Really cute local shop. The staff is super friendly and attentive. Front row seats to watching the donuts being rolled and fried. Excellent fresh donut. Loved the vanilla glaze and the toasted almond!

What can I say? I didn't even check Yelp first as the suggestion came from someone I trust. I was told these are the best donuts ever. And they really are. Small location- but that doesn't matter. I had way too many because they are so good. You want a great donut- look no further.

Really cool spot that serves fresh fried donuts. There's not a lot of options and they are really similar. Powdered, glazed, cinnamon sugar and plain. But all of them were good. The place was packed when I went and I had to wait for the donuts to be made, but the setup is nice because you can see everyone making the donuts, when they are done they just hand them off to you. The place is a little cramped and seating is more of a first come first serve. I would recommend calling or ordering ahead to avoid the wait. Donuts were hot, airy, and fluffy. Well worth the wait. Customer service was great.

We came here about 11am on a Friday. We tried to visit once before while in Asheville but it was too late in the day and they had nothing left. This time we made sure we stopped in earlier in the day. When we arrived the small parking lot was nearly full but we found a spot and proceeded to walk inside. The building itself is nothing fancy but it does have a lot of character both inside and out. In the parking lot is an older, very rustic delivery van which does not appear to run but is used as advertising with the logo on each side. Inside, the order counter is to the right and the donut making area is along the back wall. There is some bench seating in the middle with some tables along the other wall. The simple menu board is behind the order counter. We walked right up to the order counter and asked a few questions. We learned the dough is yeast dough which is a lighter type of donut like what Krispy Kreme makes and unlike cake style donuts. My wife selected a vanilla glazed and a toasted almond sesame. I ordered a vanilla glazed. We had a seat at some open space on the bench table and watched as they prepared the donuts. They had several boxes they were filling with different flavors before they got to ours. They fried, glazed, dipped and delivered nice hot doughnuts to our table. The donuts looked amazing and tasted incredible. We loved each and every bite. We recommend anyone visiting Asheville to check this place out. It is a must stop, trust us.

Nothing needs to be said other than don't miss it. A bit of a wait but oh so worth it! Yummy that's all I can say and no pics as they disappeared super fast.

An enjoyable find while on a roadtrip home. Awesome donuts and very friendly service. A return visit is already on our agenda when we are in the area next month for a concert.

Always love coming in when in Asheville. Doughnuts are always hot and fresh! Service is great, and it's a cute little shop. Parking is limited, so be patient with finding a spot, but worth every minute. Menu is minimal but the options don't leave anything to be desired.

Very nice staff, super cute inside, high quality ingredients, don't feel like crap after eating these. Thank you!

This is my favorite donut place ever. They make the donuts in front of you and are consistently incredible. They only have four flavors so quality over quantity. I highly recommend. Stop here for the best donuts you have ever had. Yes I said it. High expectations which they will exceed.

You'll miss it if you drive to fast down the road As a local that article says it all. Quality service variety

OBSESSED! I cant say enough good things about this little donut shop! The lady at the register was soooo sweet and friendly with every single customer she spoke to. The donuts are being made fresh right in front of you. You may have to wait a few minutes, but the donuts are absolutely worth the wait. So so good!

What's not to love?! Fresh, hot doughnuts made to order. We stopped in Asheville on a road trip to SC, and I'm so happy I found HOLE on Yelp. Wish I had one in my city! Cashier was very friendly, and as you wait for your order, you get to observe the donut making process and bask in the cute and quaint atmosphere of HOLE. 5 stars!

It is rare in life to eat something you've had hundreds of times in life and instantly know you found the best version of that thing. Hole is that for doughnuts. The sesame almond donut will be the first thing I ask for when I get to the pearly gates. They are all fantastic and not sickeningly sweet which is so appreciated in a donut. They are pricey, but you only live once and these donuts will be what you're thinking about when you pass onto the great beyond.

This is a very interesting donut shop. Their donuts are unlike any other donut I've ever had. I really liked the donut with all of the sesame seeds on it. I also love their donut truck out front, it's so cute. this place is definitely worth a visit.

Visiting Asheville and in the mood for a REAL home made donut. Through the Help of Yelp I came across a fantastic donut shop called the Hole... Doughnuts Hot and Fresh Coffee. Almost 900 reviews and a solid 4.8 rating. Not to mention about 5 of my Yelp friends all rating them a 5. A very old converted home on the southwest side of Asheville. This one room business is amazing. And I mean one room! You're literally feet from where they make the magic. Separated by nothing more than a small counter top bar. You can watch and talk to the employees making the donuts from scratch. Get there early as I was about 4 in line, on the OUTSIDE of the building! Lol. But no worries the line moved pretty quick. The 3 weekly regulars Vanilla Glazed Toasted Almond Sesame Cinnamon Cinnamon Sugar And the weekly special Binet all come out so warm and ready for you to have the warmest, freshest, tastiest treat you mouth will ever experience. Definitely put this on your list if you're ever visiting Asheville. You won't be disappointed.

Now, first let me tell you that I am a self proclaimed donut expert. I will seek out the best donuts everywhere I go and try them. I had heard about these donuts and knew I had to make a trip here when I visited Asheville again. That time came when I went to a nature retreat in Old Fort which is about 45 minutes away. I easily placed a pick up order earlier in the morning so I could be sure they weren't sold out. This process was super simple. They only have three regular flavors, vanilla glazed, toasted almond sesame cinnamon, cinnamon sugar and a rotating special every week, which I like. I think donut places reallly overdo it these days. When I got there to pick up, the place couldn't be more adorable. Quaint and rustic looking without unnecessary flair. There is a food truck with their name on it in the lot but it's hard to tell if it's in use. I picked up my donuts which were ready and waiting and went on my way. I got the toasted sesame and vanilla glazed on my first trip (I went back three days later). These donuts are perfection!!! Chewy and delicious with the perfect amount of glaze. I really need to get there and have a fresh donut because some of the glaze comes off in the paper used to place it in the bag, but they were amazing nonetheless and among my top three favorite donut places. Do not miss this if you are in the area!

This place was a delight. Doughnuts are cooked fresh to order and they don't over complicate it - just about 4 different topping - I like combining sugar or powdered sugar. They are crispy on the outside and tender inside and hot! The team is super positive and the customers all reignite what a gem they have in their neighborhood.

I got up early Saturday morning with full intent to be at the "HOLE" for breakfast!! First time l sat at the bar, watched the donut prep for an hour. The shop is spotlessly clean, small and adorable. Everyone was so friendly and people were just chatting everywhere while staff grooved to music. JUST SO FUN! The Saturday morning experience is definitely worth having. But remember the later it gets the more packed the shop is get yourself up early and enjoy the heck out of this! The owner was beyond friendly and kind (so nice to find). I had been to the store twice and they were just closing. She remembered me gave me two extra donuts chatted with my daughter who was with me. She was just an overall kind caring person as the people came in she knew them by name and took time with every single person in line. And yes, there's a line if you're going to the HOLE when they're open expect a line. However, you can also expect excellent service. The donuts were insanely delicious. I have pictures below. My daughter ordered coffee and absolutely loved the lavender simple syrup for the coffee. The donuts are all individually fried up as you order them. I ordered enough for a nice little box to be sat down between my daughter, and me. Delicious, incredible beautiful, heavenly and warm are just a few words about the donuts and I don't think I've expressed it very well lol!! This is a fun experience for family, friends, and the kiddos. If you have a guest in town, make plans to take them there. They won't forget the experience and they'll be forever indebted to you.

I like donuts and Hole is one of my favorites. Freshly made donuts! Get them while they are warm. Staff friendly and good place to sit & enjoy. I would order ahead online if your in a hurry. Parking lot is small but street parking available.

Let me preface this review by saying they just weren't my vibe. However, they were not bad. You can't get any fresher than them frying them upright there in front of you. They were very light and airy. I personally just prefer my doughnuts to have a little more yeasty taste. They were in Southern Living magazine as a must try doughnut place. Very small place and extremely small parking area. They are located in West Asheville, glad we tried them.

Yup still the best donuts I've ever had! I love the flavor combos and simple menu. They only have a few each time and do them up right!!

I'll keep it short and simple. Pretty good donut place where everything is made fresh. One person is prepping the dough, while another is putting the donuts in to the deep fryer. They great thing, I think, about this, is that every donut is shaped differently, as you'll see with my photos. No "cookie cutter" perfect circle like most commercial donut places. Like many previous reviewers have said, don't expect a wide variety. I got the sesame almond and a flavor of the day, some type of mocha fruit powder thing. Both were pretty good. Fluffy interior. Airy. The sesame almond is one you have to eat sitting down, as the toppings will go everywhere. The cocoa variety wasn't over bearing. Both were ok. The person working the register, not sure if she was the owner or not, seemed very enthusiastic with each customer. Since they are made fresh, be prepared to wait. All and all, it was fine.

This is a hole in the wall donut shop and a very popular one. We stopped by on a Saturday morning and the line wrapped around the building. It moved somewhat fast. It's loud and chaotic in there, but that's the charm. The woman running the register is a character, she's loud, fun and bubbly. The donut selection is limited and made upon order. You can see them roll, fry and dress the donuts. We ordered the powdered sugar, glaze original, toasted sesame, and the sugar. My favorite one was the sugar and powdered donuts. The donut is light and airy and melts in your mouth. Although the donuts are good, they weren't very memorable to me. It's nice to try once, but i don't know if I would wait in the line again.

I love donuts and every time I travel it is the first thing I look forward to looking for. The place is pretty small and you can easily pass by it if you aren't diligent enough; There is minimal sitting as well. Service is chill and friendly. As for the donuts they live to the hype!! Even better if you eat them when they are still fresh hot out of the fryer. Don't forget to take a picture by the Hole Donut truck! Highly Recommend.

Best donuts I have ever had in my life. Made fresh right before your eyes. If you find yourself in Asheville you must go. This non assuming little place is epic. You watch them form the dough and drop them in the fryer. They come out hot fresh and delicious. Parking is a little tricky but it is so worth it. You will not be disappointed. Staff is so friendly, put this on your must visit list!